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Solar Power in 16501 (Erie, PA)

Solar Energy in 16501

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Solar Panels in 16501

Solar panels in 16501 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 16501

The total length of the day in 16501 (Erie, PA) today (August 13, 2026) will be 14 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 16501 (Erie, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 16501

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Solar Energy Analysis for 16501

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Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 16501

Solar Radiation Data in 16501

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 16501

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Solar Power Comparison: 16501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 16501

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Solar Power: 16501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 16501 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 16501

Sunrise / Sunset in 16501

Sunrise/Sunset for August 13, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 8:25 pm
- Length of Day: 14:1

Best Months for Solar in 16501

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Solar Panel Installs in 16501

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Solar Power Output in 16501

The Power of Solar in 16501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 16501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 16501. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 16501

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Weather Forecast for 16501 ^[5]

Thu Aug 13

75°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 68%

Fri Aug 14

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 7%

Sat Aug 15

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sun Aug 16

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 86%

Mon Aug 17

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 27%

Tue Aug 18

73°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about 16501

About 16501

The ZIP code 16501 is associated with the city of Erie in Erie County in Pennsylvania.

16501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 16501, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.